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Sulfur Topical

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Sulfur Topical, Acne lotion 10, Novacet

  • See Also
  1. Acne Vulgaris Pharmacologic Management
  • Indication
  1. Acne Vulgaris
  • Preparations
  1. Pure
    1. Cream 2% sulfur/40% Alcohol
    2. Gel 2% sulfur/40% Alcohol
    3. Lotion 5% sulfur/22% Alcohol
  2. Combination
    1. Sulfur/Sodium sulfacetamide (Novacet)
      1. Lotion 50 mg sulfur and 100 mg Sulfacetamide
      2. Premixed is easier to use and less malodorous
  • Directions
  1. Apply sparingly as thin film to clean skin qd-tid
  • Disadvantages
  1. Inconvenient to prepare
  2. Unpleasant odor